2015 Cohort

Fame Takers is a street wear company and “we love what we do, our work is who we are.” (more…)

The library provides low cost access to shared tools and other durable goods, and encourages re-use, repair, and reduced consumption. (more…)

Alchemy Studios strives to deliver high quality dance and performing arts instruction (modeling, theater arts, cheer, circus arts, music) in a fun and disciplined environment. (more…)

Nature City Photography specializes in urban photography, “capturing Tacoma one piece at a time.” (more…)

Fringeshift Studios is a creative collective, whose goal it is to obtain the creative space to finish their book on developing imagination. (more…)

Iris Photography and Multimedia Studio would initially start out as a personal studio, with plans to expand into a collaborative studio which would double as a hub for other creatives and artists to work, grow and learn. (more…)

Mark Tracy (Markart5)is a Tacoma based artist, who’s primary means of creating art are found in traditional painting methods, and in the formation and practice of conversational theory. (more…)

The STEAM Vent is an organization which facilitates events that engage the community in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. (more…)

Eric Nunn is a painter interested in painting a series of paintings of Tacoma- the city in the foreground, the Olympics, The Cascades, and Mt. Rainier (historically a much-painted mountain) in distance, all of which will be done en plein air.  Eric Nunn is seeking studio space to complete this body of work. (more…)

Bright, Tacoma will provide creative space, workshops, business amenities, community engagement opportunities and developmental mentoring. (more…)

Electric Glow Studio is a Tacoma-based artistic duo working with painting, sculpture and photography seeking studio space to produce work (more…)

Loosely based on the model of the Brooklyn Free School, The Bellini Folk School strives to be a community center that supports individuals and families to pursue their interests in wellness and creativity, engage in higher learning, and teach passion projects by providing affordable space. (more…)

Currently operating as a recording studio, Basecamp (formerly known as Mountainhouse Recordings), seeks to start an all-ages music venue/cafe in Tacoma. (more…)

Nuart Media Group is a family run multimedia design company, conceived by a husband and wife team, which started in order to create innovative products that educate and inspire people. (more…)

Mecene International Art Gallery aims to create a gallery space that applies the sharing of art towards maximizing improvements in human and environmental well-being. (more…)

Inamorata Studio designs handmade, vintage-inspired lingerie and daywear. (more…)

Blue Melon Productions is an animation studio, which seeks to expand to be able to provide both commercial animation, and grant-supported education programs. (more…)

Destiny City Music Collective aims to engage the community in music through education and performance. (more…)

Christan Hamilton, of Seattle Sound Live, seeks to take a unique approach to media coverage, with an emphasis on concert and event writing and photography. (more…)

In 2001, NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program (NIAC) began researching the feasibility of a Space Elevator. In 2003 they published a report outlining exactly how one could be built, saying that indeed a Space Elevator was possible to build and there were many reasons to build one. LiftPort was founded in 2003 after that study as a spinoff from NIAC. (more…)

Pepper Pot Polish is for painted ladies! Pepper Pot is not only about cosmetics and the people who love them, but about the expression and creativity, a person uses to get across how they feel about themselves and the world around them. (more…)

Tim + April make art and design objects for individuals and families who live a lifestyle of adventure. (more…)

Julie and Topher Farrell create small batch, artisan confections from bean to bar. (more…)

Shroom Brothers is an art duo based in Tacoma WA, USA. Bob Jewell is a self-taught screen printer who brings Carrie Foster’s designs and art to life, creating wearable art. Carrie Foster is a lifelong artist who is expanding her skills at every chance. (more…)

A creative co-working space has opened in downtown Tacoma filled with artists, creatives, events & community. (more…)

Side x Side is a boutique marketing firm specializing in medium-sized businesses and nonprofits. (more…)

Passionate about the inclusive nature of early childhood activities, Shay welcomes children of all developmental abilities to experience the amazing bonding, social, and whole-child learning experience Kiddos and Kin provides. (more…)

SMAC offers classes for ages 2+ and ranging in style from Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and Hip Hop Dance to Acro, Tumbling, Cheer, and Modeling. (more…)

Artistic Director Jen Tidwell and her team have polished and painted a space inside the Historic Tacoma Armory where they will present extraordinary theater in an intimate space, emphasizing the use of classical techniques, in rotating repertory with a resident company of local and regional artists. (more…)